Casual Registered Nurse: GI Lab (UPMC Shadyside)

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Shadyside, a Magnet designated hospital, is currently hiring a Casual Registered Nurse to the GI Lab. GI lab RNs are trained in all areas of GI lab: pre-holding, procedure room as RN and tech, and GI recovery. Responsibilities include admission and recovery of GI procedural patients, IV starts, administration of moderate sedation, documentation of and assistance with GI procedures, scope cleaning, and more.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Registered Nurse (RN)
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Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
BSN preferred.
GI Lab, procedural area, PACU, ICU, OR experience preferred
UPMC approved nursing certification preferred.
Annual completion of a professional contributions selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by Unit Director OR UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.
If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.
OR Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held.

Responsibilities

Precepts and mentors students, new graduates, and new hires; supports ongoing professional development
Delivers holistic, patient‑centered care using the nursing process within a Relationship‑Based Care framework.
Develops and communicates patient plans of care; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and comprehensive documentation.
Promotes patient safety, quality, and satisfaction through evidence‑based practice.
Builds respectful, collaborative relationships and supports a healthy work environment.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and peer review.
Serves as a professional role model and unit resource.
Performs in accordance with system‑wide competencies and other assigned duties.
Admission and recovery of GI procedural patients
IV starts
Administration of moderate sedation
Documentation of and assistance with GI procedures
Scope cleaning